Tableau of Terror--Reverse Sooting Technique

So yesterday I was talking to Dawnmarie, a stamper who I met at the Expo, and she told me about doing this technique at a club she attends.  I'm fairly certain it's a past Technique Junkies Technique because I remember seeing it before, but I never tried it.  Well after talking to Dawnmarie, I knew immediately that the Tableau of Terror was the perfect set for Reverse Sooting!

 

Isn't that a cool effect??  I am so pleased with the result.  I know you'll want to try this too so here's how to do it.

First, you need Glossy Card Stock.  Cut to desired size and then stamp image with Versamark.  Have a candle already lit--make sure you use a candle that has a longer wick.  It doesn't work as well with a short wick.  Hold your card stock with a tweezers and run the card stock over the flame (image side facing the flame).  Be careful not to let the card stock stay in one place too long--have water near you just in case.  Continue to run the card stock over the flame until you have the desired amount of "soot".  Now take an old cotton rag or t-shirt and rub your card stock.  Your image should be black and the rest of the card stock should be a dark gray.  Now finish your card!

If you would like to make this card, you'll need:

Stamp Set:  Tableau of Terror (111576), Arachnaphobia Wheel (108017)

Inks:  Versamark (102283), Basic Black to use with the wheel (101179)

Card Stock:  Kiwi Kiss (111353), Basic Black (102851), Ghostly Greetings DSP (112463), Glossy White Card Stock (102599)

Accessories:  Black Hemp (101259), Cutter Tool Kit (106958), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), uniball Signo Gel Pen (105021)

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Comments

[Erin Atkins (fishlips)]

Your card is just darling and the effect wow how great... Love the image tooo!

[Kath]

Great technique, I'll have to try it.

[Rose Kerry]

I absolutely LOVE this card. I have the set and I am hunting down a long wicked candle immediately. I have to try this, the effect is awesome. Great job!